HX going to the radiator shop

[Kirk Garner]

After 3 years of total neglect by the PO I pulled the HX this afternoon and will take it to the local radiator shop for a good hot bath. I have ordered the new caps and gaskets from Sendure but do I take it to the shop with the existing caps in place or remove the end caps first? Not sure if it makes a difference but thought I should ask.

Thanks, Kirk

[lazybone]

What size is your HX?  I seem to remmember some advice here that a small HX was installed on some of the earlier boats and that it should be replaced with the larger.

[Kirk Garner]

It's the larger 3" and appears to be in pretty good shape on the exterior, haven't looked iside yet. The PO did have rubber backing on it to protect from wear.

[mainesail]

If you want it pressure tested on both sides then bring the caps. Some shops circulate the acidic solution through rather then a bath so it's a good idea to bring them either way..